Love Contract
Chapter 268 Slap On The Face (Part Two)

When he found it, he hurriedly took it out and dialed Mary's number.

Ring! Ring!

The ringing tone sounded in the bedroom. William walked quickly to the sound and opened the door.

In the darkness, the phone screen flickered on the bed.

In a panic, William turned on the light in the bedroom, and slowly walked to the bed. The phone was there but Mary was nowhere to be found. His heart raced by the minute.

"Tell the bodyguards outside the door to replace Mary. If she doesn't come back tonight, they will be fired!" ordered William to the nanny with a cold face.

"Yes, sir!" The nanny nodded, turned around, and left.

With his head down, William pulled his hair in frustration. He fell heavily on the bed with pained expression in his eyes.

He scolded Mary and slapped her. No way!

William could not calm down as everything dawned on him all at once. He quickly stood up and strode out. He must go out to look for her in person!

It was six o'clock in the morning. The sun had not risen yet so darkness engulfed the whole city.

Barry parked his car at the gate of GM Building, handed the key to the doorman, and went upstairs.

Ding!

He arrived at the top floor shortly. As soon as the elevator door opened, he walked out. A few steps from the elevator, he noticed that there was a dim light in Mary's office. Did she forget to turn off the light?

Barry turned around and walked into her office. With a click, the door was opened.

"Mary?"

To his surprise, Mary was bending over her desk.

When Mary heard his voice, she raised her head quickly. Startled, she looked out of the window and said, "You... Why did you come so early?"

"I have a video conference with the branch overseas," Barry answered. He was about to turn on more light when Mary spoke again.

"No, don't turn on the light!" She stopped him right away. She was in such a mess that she did not want Barry to see her.

"What's wrong?" Barry asked. He looked at Mary from head to toe.

His eyes widened in shock when he saw a palm print on her cheek. Also, she was wearing slippers in the office which was unusual because Mary always wanted to look professional. Embarrassed, she hid her feet. "Last night... I slept in the company. I'm sorry."

"What's wrong with your face? I saw a palm print. Did William beat you? Bastard! That beast!" Barry roared angrily.

Mary touched her face lightly and shook her head. "It's nothing."

"Did you quarrel with William?" Barry came over and asked, "I'll buy you some medicine."

"No, thanks!" Just as he was about to take a step away, Mary stopped him. "I'm fine."

"He... How could he do this? That rascal!" Barry suppressed his impulse to embrace Mary. He loved her so much he would spoil her with love. How could she be hurt by William again and again? "I'm fine." "Don't always say that you are fine!" Barry shouted. "Did you run away last night? Did you come here because you had nowhere else to go?" Barry asked while frowning.

"Yes."

"Why didn't you go to my place?" Looking at her slightly swollen eyes, Barry felt a stabbing pain in his heart.

"I didn't want to bother you," Mary answered in low voice while shaking her head.

"No matter what you ask me to do, you won't disturb me. Not to mention, William — "

"Boss! Boss!"

As they were talking, someone called Barry from the outside.

"What's the matter?" Barry opened the door and saw the doorman.

"Well, someone downstairs says he is the CEO of AJ Group. He also says he wants to see Manager Lu. Should I let him in?"

"Tell him I'm not here," Mary hurriedly said. "Tell the man downstairs that I'm not in the company.

"Well..." "Go ahead!" Barry nodded and waved at him. "Send him away."

"Okay." The doorman nodded and left.

There was a moment of silence in the office.

Barry closed the door and walked to the French window. In less than two minutes, the sky turned white, and the sun was seen on the horizon. He clearly saw William's figure downstairs as the doorman came out to talk to him. The two seemed to have had a fight.

William decided to just wait. He leaned against the car and stood motionless.

When Barry was about to step back from the window, the phone in his hand suddenly rang. The caller ID showed it was William.

"It's from William." Barry handed the phone to Mary.

When she saw the name on the screen, she felt a lump in her throat. She waved her hand and tears seemed to come back. "No. I won't answer it."

Barry sighed and muted the phone. Despite Barry not answering the calls, William still called one after another.

"I shouldn't have come back." After a long time, Mary finally started talking. Tears streamed down her face and she choked with sobs. "I could've taken good care of Alick and Elissa in America. I shouldn't have come back."

"Then I'll take Alick and Elissa. We can leave together." Barry stepped forward and held her hand tightly.

"No." Mary shook her head with empty eyes and continued, "It's better to face him than to escape. I don't owe him anything. I won't leave just for him."

"What happened, Mary? Would you like to tell me?" Barry comforted her in a soothing voice. "Perhaps I can beat him up for you or when Aisha comes back, your sister will do it herself."

The corners of Mary's mouth twitched. "This is between me and him," she said firmly.

Barry's eyes darkened. Mary did not want to tell him the truth.

"You can go to the meeting now. Don't waste time. I'm fine."

"I'll be with you," Barry said without hesitation.

"You..." Mary looked up at Barry in shock.

"It doesn't matter. It's the same to let the vice CEO attend the meeting."

"Then I am the sinner."

"Your business is always the most important." Barry walked to the corner of the office. He fetched some warm water from the handwashing sink and soaked a towel. When he returned to Mary's side, he knelt down beside her and wiped her face gently. "Apply the hot towel on your face so your face won't be swollen soon."

Mary was overwhelmed by his gentleness. His tender actions and eyes made tears well up in her eyes.

"Why are you crying again? Do you feel uncomfortable?"

With her eyes closed, Mary shook her head and replied, "William... I'm not the one in his heart. What should I do?" Candy GSmgB